Athletic Compression Fit Pants/Shorts with Gussets, Cut-Resistant Fabric, and Protective Pads

ABSTRACT

An athletic compression fit pants/shorts with gussets constructed out of moisture-wicking, high-performance fabrics with varying elasticities, cut-resistant fabrics, and protective pads. Each of the gussets have a function and targets specific leg muscles to provide a desired benefit in the overall performance of the present invention. The gussets are named: 1.) Quadriceps gusset; 2.) Sartorius and Abductor Magnus gusset; 3.) Gluteus Medius gusset; 4.) Gluteus Maximus and Hamstring gusset.

PRIORITY DATE

U.S. Provisional Patent: 61/633,273, Title: ATHLETIC COMPRESSION FITSHORTS/PANTS WITH GUSSETS, Date Filed: Feb. 8, 2012, and extended inU.S. Provisional Patent: 61/796,043, Title: ATHLETIC COMPRESSION FITSHORTS/PANTS WITH GUSSETS, KEVLAR, AND PROTECTIVE PADS, Date Filed: Nov.1, 2012.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The field of the invention relates to compression fit pants/shorts, andmore particularly to compression fit pants or shorts with gussets,cut-resistant fabric, and protective pads.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Compression fit pants/shorts are known in the prior art constructed outof stretch fabric, (i.e., spandex, lycra, etc.), wherein compression isapplied, in general, to the overall torso with no specific muscle groupsbeing targeted to benefit from the compression fit.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention, compression fit pants/shorts with gussets, is newand unknown in the prior art due to the compression fit shorts/pantstargets specific muscle groups in lower torso, (i.e., buttocks andlegs). Wherein, the compression fit pants/shorts with gussets areconstructed out of moisture-wicking, high-performance stretchablefabric. And, wherein, specific gussets, within the present invention,can be constructed out of stretchable fabric with varying or differingelasticity to provide extra compression or isolate certain muscle groupsrequiring attention, (e.g., the gussets for the quadriceps may beconstructed out of stretchable fabric with greater elasticity than is inthe stretchable fabric for the gussets of the gluteus medius).

In the present invention, compression fit pants/shorts with gussetsthere is a pair of four gussets. Both pairs of gussets include: 1.) aQuadriceps gusset; 2.) a Sartorius and Abductor Magnus gusset; 3.) aGluteus Medius gusset; 4.) a Gluteus Maximus and Hamstring gusset. Eachgusset has a specific function in the overall performance of thepants/shorts. And, each pair of gussets are named in accordance with aparticular group of muscles for which it provides benefits. Each pair ofthe different gussets in the present invention are constructed out ofmoisture-wicking, high-performance fabric with varying elasticityallowing the wearer to select pants/shorts which isolates specificmuscles that may need greater compression due to possible injuries,weaknesses, etc. Cut-resistant fabrics such as Kevlar or SteelSkin®,which is manufactured and proprietary to Garmatex Technologies, Unit101, 2455—192nd Street, Surrey, B.C., Canada, V3S 3X1, and 2124Mendocino Street, Fullerton, Calif. 92831, USA) can be used in thedifferent pairs of gussets in addition to fabric of varying elasticitybeing used in adjoining gussets of the present invention.

Those cut-resistant fabrics can be used in the knees, Gluteus Mediusgussets, crotch, and calves to facilitate endurance and protect theathlete or wearer. Removable, protective pads can be inserted in apocket on the inside of Gluteus Medius gussets of the compression fitpants/shorts. The pads can be constructed out of the following:articulated, thermal formed, high-density foam; ethylene vinyl acetate,(EVA); ethylene vinyl acetate foam; or other known non-toxic, odorless,lightweight materials. The Gluteus Medius gussets can also beconstructed out of a stretchable, cut-resistant fabric. The fabric usedin the construction of this invention can incorporate a 100% allnatural, anti-microbial treatment that reduces odor and fungus build up.And, such treated fabrics have been shown to control the bacteriaStaphylococcus aureus which causes staph infections.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The gussets of this invention will be described in more detail withreference to the accompanying drawings which illustrate a specificembodiment of the pants or shorts of the present invention.

FIG. 1 illustrates the preferred frontal view of the compression fitpants of the present invention.

FIG. 2 illustrates the preferred back view of the compression fit pantsof the present invention.

FIG. 3 illustrates a frontal view of the compression fit pants of thepresent invention, wherein cut-resistant fabric is used in the knees andthe Gluteus Medius gussets.

FIG. 4 illustrates a frontal view of the compression fit pants of thepresent invention, wherein cut-resistant fabric is used in the shinsregions proximal to the ankles.

FIG. 5 illustrates a back view of the compression fit pants of thepresent invention, wherein cut-resistant fabric is used in the lowercalves regions proximal to the ankles.

FIG. 6 illustrates the preferred, frontal view of the compression fitshorts of the present invention.

FIG. 7 illustrates the preferred, back view of the compression fitshorts of the present invention.

FIG. 8 illustrates the inside of the compression fit pants or shorts.Specifically, the Gluteus Medius gusset pocket where a removable,protective pad is inserted.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

With reference to the accompanying drawings the same parts areidentified by the same reference numeral in all figures of the drawings.

In FIG. 1, a specific embodiment, frontal view of the present inventionis illustrated. Wherein, the compression fit pants with gussets of thepresent invention is generally indicated by numeral 10. Numerals 12, 12, 14, 14 , and 16, 16 indicate gussets. The Quadriceps gusset areindicated by Numerals 12, 12 . The Sartorius and Abductor Magnus gussetsare indicated by Numerals 14, 14 . The Gluteus Medius gussets areindicated by Numerals 16, 16 . The calves portion of the compression fitpants are indicated by Numerals 18, 18 . The waistband is indicated byNumeral 20. The crotch is indicated by Numeral 22. The hems for thecompression fit pants are indicated by numerals 24, 24 .

In FIG. 2 a specific embodiment, back view, of the present invention isillustrated of the compression fit pants with gussets of the presentinvention. The Gluteus Maximus and Hamstring gussets are indicated bynumerals 26, 26 . The waistband is indicated by Numeral 20. The GluteusMedius gusset are indicated by Numerals 16, 16 . The calves portion ofthe compression fit pants are indicated by Numerals 18, 18 . The hemsfor the compression fit pants are indicated by numerals 24, 24 .

FIG. 3, Illustrates cut-resistant fabric 28, 28 disposed in the kneesections of the Quadriceps gussets 12, 12 .

FIG. 4, Illustrates cut-resistant fabric 28, 28 disposed in the shinsections of calves 18, 18 .

FIG. 5, Illustrates cut-resistant fabric 28, 28 disposed in the calfsections of calves 18, 18 .

FIG. 6, Illustrates, a frontal view, of the compression fit shorts withgussets of the present invention indicated by numeral 28. The gussetsindicated by numerals 12, 12 , 14, 14 , and 16, 16 are identical to thegussets in FIG. 1 only shortened. The hems are indicated by numerals 24,24 . The waistband 20 is identical to FIGS. 1 and 2. The crotch 22 isidentical to crotch 22 in FIG. 1. The waistband 20 is identical to thewaistband 20 in FIGS. 1 and 2.

FIG. 7, Illustrates, a back view, of the compression fit shorts withgussets of the present invention indicated by numeral 28 . The gussetsindicated by numerals 16, 16 , 26, 26 are identical to the gussets inFIG. 2 only shortened. The hems 24, 24 are identical to the hems 24, 24in FIGS. 1 and 2. The waistband 20 is identical to the waistband 20 inFIGS. 1 and 2.

FIG. 8, Illustrates a pocket 30 sewn on the inside of the Gluteus Mediusgusset 16 for a removable hip pad 32. The Gluteus Medius gusset 16 , notillustrated in FIG. 8, has an identical pocket sewn on its inside for anidentical removable hip pad.

I claim:
 1. Athletic pants comprising: a waistband; a crotch; anidentical pair of four gussets; a calves and shins portion; a pair ofremovable protective pads.
 2. The waistband of claim 1, wherein saidwaistband is constructed out of elastic or elastic and draw-stringcombination.
 3. The crotch of claim 1, wherein said crotch isconstructed out of moisture-wicking, high-performance, stretchablefabrics of varying elasticities.
 4. The crotch of claim 1, wherein saidcrotch can be constructed out of cut-resistant fabric.
 5. The identicalpair of four gussets of claim 1, wherein each identical pair of fourgussets consists of: a Quadriceps gusset (12); a Sartorius and AbductorMagnus gusset (14); a Gluteus Medius gusset (16); a Gluteus Maximus andHamstring gusset (26).
 6. Each of the four gussets of the identical pairof gussets of claim 5, wherein each gusset can be constructed out of thesame moisture-wicking, high-performance, stretchable fabric.
 7. Each ofthe four gussets of the identical pair of gussets of claim 5, whereineach gusset can be constructed out of moisture-wicking,high-performance, stretchable fabric of differing elasticities.
 8. Eachof the four gussets of the identical pair of gussets of claim 5, whereineach gusset can be constructed out of moisture-wicking,high-performance, stretchable fabric of differing elasticities.
 9. Eachof the four gussets of the identical pair of gussets of claim 5, whereinone of the gussets can be constructed out of moisture-wicking,high-performance, stretchable, cut-resistant fabric.
 10. The GluteusMedius gusset (16) of claim 5, wherein said gusset has a pocket sewn onthe interior side for a removable hip pad.
 11. The removable protectivepads of claim 1, wherein said removable pads are constructed out ofarticulated, thermal formed, high-density foam; ethylene vinyl acetate,(EVA); ethylene vinyl acetate foam; or other known non-toxic, odorless,lightweight materials.
 12. The calves and shins portion of claim 1,wherein said calves and shins portion are constructed out ofmoisture-wicking, high-performance, stretchable fabric.
 13. The calvesand shins portion of claim 1, wherein said calves and shins portion canbe constructed with cut-resistant fabric as an overlay on the exteriorside or as an inner-lay on the interior side of the moisture-wicking,high-performance, stretchable fabric of said calves and shins portion.14. The identical pair of four gussets of claim 1, wherein eachidentical pair of four gussets can be of a length for pants or shortenedfor shorts.
 15. The athletic pants of claim 1, wherein the fabric usedin the construction incorporates a 100% all natural, anti-microbialtreatment that reduces odor and fungus build up.